Families are invited to take part in Winter Wonderland 2018 festivities at SMITH Memorial Playground that include a petting zoo, s’mores roasting, an ice-carving demonstration, messy arts and live music by the Emmy Award-winning Alex & the Kaleidoscope Band. $10 per child.

The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink and the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin are back for another season of winter fun at Dilworth Park. And don’t miss the Deck the Hall Light Show presented by Independence Blue Cross illuminating City Hall with vibrant colors and festive scenes that are sure to get your whole family in the holiday spirit. General admission free. Ice Skating $3 kids, $5 adults. Skate rental $10.

It’s opening weekend at Christmas Village in Philadelphia’s iconic Love Park this weekend. Christmas Village is a daily outdoor holiday market selling all sorts of gifts, food, crafts and more right in the heart of Center City. Enjoy 80 vendors amidst the magic of a German style Christmas village. Free.

The annual Santa Fest takes place on Saturday Dec. 8th when Santa will be arriving in a helicopter to hear childrens’ wish lists in his workshop. The event will feature face painting, music by Makin’ Music and mini cupcakes and water. Helicopter rides are available for an extra $60. $10 per person.

Head to beautiful Linvilla Orchards in Media for Christmas Around the Farm. Enjoy apple cider, sing carols around a fire and choose from more than 40,000 Douglas and Canaan firs to cut down. General admission is free. Attractions are ticketed.

It’s the annual Parade of Lights along the Delaware River at the Independence Seaport Museum. Take in the illuminated views from Penn’s Landing or from the Independence Seaport Museum’s second-floor terrace. Warm up at the Holiday Hut in the second-floor terrace with warm seasonal drinks and food. And don’t miss Santa’s arrival at the museum at 2pm. Museum admission is $17 adults, $12 children 3-12, and free for under 3.

Enjoy the Comcast Holiday Spectacular this holiday season. Visitors can enjoy classic holiday performances of Carol of the Bells, Jingle Bell Rock, The 12 Days of Christmas and The Nutcracker by the Philadelphia Ballet, all shown on The Comcast Experience video wall, one of the world’s largest highest resolution LED displays. You’ll watch a magic flying sleigh ride through the Pennsylvania countryside and above the city of Philadelphia, and take part in a sing-along. Shows run daily from 10am – 8pm, excluding 5pm on weekdays. Free.

Enjoy a Hanukkah Celebration at Elmwood Park Zoo on Sunday Dec. 9th from 2-3:30pm. The fun begins at 2pm at the Trail of the Jaguar exhibit where guests can make themed crafts and play games. At 3pm on the Eagles Deck, listen to the Temple Brith Achim Choir perform, followed by lighting the menorah.

It’s West Philadelphia’s biggest craft event of the season – West Craft Fest – happening at the Rotunda from 10am -4pm. Local artisans and crafters will have their handmade with care items available for sale making perfect gifts for everyone on your list! Free.